IT Application Administration Senior Officer

The Application Administrator Senior Officer is responsible for the management of Bank's Software Applications and database systems, in line with the Bank's operational requirements and regulatory obligations

Our client is a private bank located in Geneva

Description

Software Application Management

• Software applications refer to content management systems, database systems, business software that are essential to support bank's operations.
• Related duties will be:
• Deploying and maintaining software applications to meet operational needs and service levels.
• Defining, applying, and maintaining application configurations and security baselines, using Group Policy Objects (GPO) or other appropriate tools.
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance of software applications.
• Detecting, logging, and resolving potential and actual problems, in line with incident management processes.
• Managing software patches and updates, including vulnerability remediation, in accordance with the change management process.
• Managing user access provisioning and deprovisioning, in line with access control policies.
• Evaluating new software applications and supporting proof-of-concept assessments.
• Ensuring Applications backup and recovery procedures are in place, tested, and documented.
• Maintain accurate and up-to date:
• Inventory of software and licenses used by the Bank
• Documentation related to software configurations and standard operations.

Database Administration

• Performing standard database maintenance and administration tasks.
• Performing routine configuration, installation, and reconfiguration of database and related products.
• Ensuring database backup and recovery procedures are in place, tested, and documented.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to date documentation related to database operations, administration, maintenance etc

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supporting audit and control activities by maintaining accurate system records and documentation.
• Collaborating with IT, security, and business teams to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Contributing to business continuity and disaster recovery planning as it relates to administered applications.

Profile

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent. A Master's Degree in Information Systems is preferred
• Minimum of five years experience in Software Application Administration.

Skills, competencies, personal qualities:

• Good knowledge of the following systems:
• Microsoft Server
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Active Directory, Entra ID, GPO etc.
• Microsoft MECM / Intune
• Familiarity with cloud or hybrid environments (Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365)
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies.
• Location Switzerland

Job Offer

Attractive package and environment